[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 173 (Thursday, September 7, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46595-46596]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-22089]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[AD-FRL-5292-9]


Control Techniques Guideline Document; Wood Furniture Finishing 
and Cleaning Operations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Release of draft control techniques guideline (CTG) document 
for public review.

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SUMMARY: A draft CTG document for control of volatile organic compound 
(VOC) emissions from wood furniture finishing and cleaning operations 
is available for public review and comment. This information document 
has been prepared to assist States in analyzing and determining 
reasonably available control technology (RACT) for stationary sources 
of VOC emissions located within ozone national ambient air quality 
standard nonattainment areas. The draft document recommends RACT for 
industries included in, but not limited to, nine Standard Industrial 
Classification (SIC) codes: Wood Kitchen Cabinets (SIC 2434), Wood 
Household Furniture, except upholstered (SIC 2511), Wood Household 
Furniture, upholstered (SIC 2512), Wood Television, Radio, Phonograph, 
and Sewing Machine Cabinets (SIC 2517), Household Furniture Not 
Classified Elsewhere (SIC 2519), Wood Office Furniture (SIC 2521), 
Public Building and Related Furniture (SIC 2531), Wood Office and Store 
Fixtures (SIC 2541), and Furniture and Fixtures Not Elsewhere 
Classified (SIC 2599).

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 6, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Comments. Comments should be submitted (in duplicate and on 
computer disk, if possible) to Mr. Paul Almodovar, (919) 541-0283, 
Coatings and Consumer Products Group, Emission Standards Division (MD-
13), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, 
North Carolina 27711.
    Control Techniques Guideline. Copies of the draft CTG may be 
obtained from the U.S. EPA Library (MD-35), Research Triangle Park, 
North Carolina 27711, telephone number (919) 541-2777.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Paul Almodovar, (919) 541-0283, 
Coatings and Consumer Products Group, Emission Standards Division (MD-
13), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, 
North Carolina 27711.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The docket is available for public 
inspection at the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, 
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, which is listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this notice. The draft control technique 
guidelines document is also available on the Technology Transfer 
Network (TTN), on the EPA's electronic bulletin boards. This bulletin 
board provides information and technology exchange in various areas of 
air pollution control. The service is free, except for the cost of a 
telephone call. Dial (919) 541-5742 for up to a 14,400 bps modem. If 
more information on TTN is needed call the HELP line at (919) 541-5384.

I. Introduction

A. Background

    Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), as amended in 1990, State 
implementation plans (SIP's) for ozone nonattainment areas must be 
revised to require RACT for control of VOC emissions from sources for 
which the EPA has already published a CTG or for which it will publish 
a CTG between the date the Amendments were enacted and the date an area 
achieves attainment status (CAA 182(b)(2)). The EPA has defined RACT as 
``the lowest emission limitation that a particular source is capable of 
meeting by the application of control technology that is reasonably 
available considering the technological and economic feasibility'' (44 
FR 53761, September 17, 1979).
    The CTG's review current knowledge and data concerning the 
technology and costs of various emissions control techniques. The CTG's 
are intended to provide State and local air pollution authorities with 
an information base for proceeding with their own analyses of RACT to 
meet statutory requirements.
    Each CTG contains a ``presumptive norm'' for RACT for a specific 
source category, based on the EPA's evaluation of the capabilities and 
problems general to the category. Where applicable, the EPA recommends 
that States adopt requirements consistent with the presumptive norm. 
However, the presumptive norm is only a recommendation. States may 
choose to develop their own RACT requirements on a case-by-case basis, 
considering the emission reductions needed to obtain achievement of the 
national ambient air quality standards and the economic and 

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technical circumstances of the individual source.
    This CTG addresses RACT for control of VOC emissions from wood 
furniture finishing and cleaning operations. The VOC emissions from 
wood furniture finishing, cleaning, and washoff operations are 
addressed. Many of the steps in these operations involve the use of 
organic solvents and are sources of VOC emissions. The sources, 
mechanisms, and control of these VOC emissions are described in the 
CTG.
    The determination of presumptive RACT for the wood furniture 
industry was negotiated under the Federal Advisory Committee Act with 
members of industry, environmental groups, States, and local agencies. 
The regulatory negotiation was conducted in conjunction with the 
negotiation for the proposed national emission standards for hazardous 
air pollutants (NESHAP) for the wood furniture industry developed under 
Section 112(d) of the Act. This combined effort ensured that both sets 
of requirements are consistent and coordinated. The wood furniture 
industry NESHAP was proposed on December 6, 1994 (59 FR 62652), and is 
court ordered to be promulgated by November 15, 1995.
B. Solicitation of Comments

    The EPA requests comments from the public on all aspects of the 
draft CTG, including the recommendations for RACT and the estimated 
cost of control.

II. Summary of Impacts

    The EPA estimates that State and local regulations developed 
pursuant to this draft CTG would affect about 970 facilities and reduce 
VOC emissions by about 20,400 tons per year at a cost of about 
$20,200,000. Further information on costs and controls is presented in 
the draft CTG document.

III. Administrative Requirements

A. Executive Order 12866

    Under Executive Order 12866 [58 FR 51735 (October 4, 1993)], the 
Agency must determine whether the regulatory action is ``significant'' 
and therefore subject to OMB review and the requirements of the 
Executive Order. The Order defines ``significant regulatory action'' as 
one that is likely to result in a rule that may:
    (1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or 
adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the 
economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public 
health or safety, or State, local or tribal governments or communities;
    (2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an 
action taken or planned by another agency;
    (3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, 
user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients 
thereof; or
    (4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal 
mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in 
the Executive Order.
    It has been determined that this draft CTG document is not a 
``significant regulatory action'' under the terms of Executive Order 
12866 and is therefore not subject to OMB review. This CTG document is 
not a ``rulemaking,'' rather it provides information to States to aid 
them in developing rules.

    Dated: August 18, 1995.
Richard D. Wilson,
Acting Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation.
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